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Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sofa Table of Superb Quality & Patina Attributed to Jean-joseph Chapuis
LVS Decorative Arts
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Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sofa Table of Superb Quality & Patina Attributed to Jean-joseph Chapuis

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Description

An early 19th century (circa 1805) French Empire mahogany sofa table of superb quality and patina, attributed to Jean-Joseph Chapuis (1765-1864).

This table consists of a solid mahogany top with drop leaves at each end with carved scrolling supports.

This leads down to a frieze fitted with two drawers, the front of the drawers consisting of 'plum pudding' mahogany with ormolu rams head mounts at each end, to the back is a 'plum pudding' mahogany frieze with rams head ormolu mounts at each end.

This leads down to the sophisticated base consisting of four supports of stylised swan heads with floral and foliate carving supported by a turned stretcher and terminating on four paw feet.

Jean-Joseph Chapuis was an excellent cabinetmaker born in Brussels and later trained in Paris. He was known for using quality materials and executing high levels of design, this table having Neoclassical influence from the period, which he was known for, with the rams head mounts and carved swan heads.

This table is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home or collection.

Size:

Height: 30'' / 76cm

24.75'' / 63cm (floor to under drawers)

Width: 36.75'' / 93.5cm (leaves down)

55.5'' / 141cm (leaves up)

Depth: 22.25'' / 56.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
93.5cm (36.81")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this French Empire Sofa Table to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1209524
Dealers Internal Reference
LVS722
Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Description
An early 19th century (circa 1805) French Empire mahogany sofa table of superb quality and patina, attributed to Jean-Joseph Chapuis (1765-1864).
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This table consists of a solid mahogany top with drop leaves at each end with carved scrolling supports.
LVS Decorative Arts
fig 1. An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany sofa table featuring two drop leaves, a drawer with brass mounts, carved legs, and a turned central stretcher.
fig 1. Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sofa Table of Superb Quality & Patina Attributed to Jean-joseph Chapuis

This leads down to a frieze fitted with two drawers, the front of the drawers consisting of 'plum pudding' mahogany with ormolu rams head mounts at each end, to the back is a 'plum pudding' mahogany frieze with rams head ormolu mounts at each end.

fig 2. An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany sofa table featuring two drop leaves, a drawer with brass mounts, carved legs, and a turned central stretcher.
fig 2. Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sofa Table of Superb Quality & Patina Attributed to Jean-joseph Chapuis

This leads down to the sophisticated base consisting of four supports of stylised swan heads with floral and foliate carving supported by a turned stretcher and terminating on four paw feet.

Jean-Joseph Chapuis was an excellent cabinetmaker born in Brussels and later trained in Paris. He was known for using quality materials and executing high levels of design, this table having Neoclassical influence from the period, which he was known for, with the rams head mounts and carved swan heads.

fig 3. An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany sofa table featuring two drop leaves, a drawer with brass mounts, carved legs, and a turned central stretcher.
fig 3. Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sofa Table of Superb Quality & Patina Attributed to Jean-joseph Chapuis

This table is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home or collection.

Size:

Height: 30'' / 76cm

24.75'' / 63cm (floor to under drawers)

Width: 36.75'' / 93.5cm (leaves down)

55.5'' / 141cm (leaves up)

Depth: 22.25'' / 56.5cm

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
93.5cm (36.81")
Depth
56.5cm (22.24")
Date of Manufacture

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this French Empire Sofa Table to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1209524
Dealers Internal Ref
LVS722
LVS Decorative Arts
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Archive I An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany sofa table featuring two drop leaves, a drawer with brass mounts, carved legs, and a turned central stretcher.

Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sofa Table of Superb Quality & Patina Attributed to Jean-joseph Chapuis

Archive II An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany sofa table featuring two drop leaves, a drawer with brass mounts, carved legs, and a turned central stretcher. View II
Archive III An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany sofa table featuring two drop leaves, a drawer with brass mounts, carved legs, and a turned central stretcher. View III
Archive IV An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany sofa table featuring two drop leaves, a drawer with brass mounts, carved legs, and a turned central stretcher. View IV
Archive V An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany sofa table featuring two drop leaves, a drawer with brass mounts, carved legs, and a turned central stretcher. View V
Archive VI An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany sofa table featuring two drop leaves, a drawer with brass mounts, carved legs, and a turned central stretcher. View VI
Archive VII An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany sofa table featuring two drop leaves, a drawer with brass mounts, carved legs, and a turned central stretcher. View VII
Archive VIII An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany sofa table featuring two drop leaves, a drawer with brass mounts, carved legs, and a turned central stretcher. View VIII
Archive IX An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany sofa table featuring two drop leaves, a drawer with brass mounts, carved legs, and a turned central stretcher. View IX
Archive X An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany sofa table featuring two drop leaves, a drawer with brass mounts, carved legs, and a turned central stretcher. View X
Archive XI An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany sofa table featuring two drop leaves, a drawer with brass mounts, carved legs, and a turned central stretcher. View XI
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An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany sofa table featuring two drop leaves, a drawer with brass mounts, carved legs, and a turned central stretcher.
Early 19th century French Empire mahogany sofa table of superb quality & patina attributed to Jean-Joseph Chapuis
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An early nineteenth-century French Empire mahogany sofa table featuring two drop leaves, a drawer with brass mounts, carved legs, and a turned central stretcher.
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French Empire style furniture, originating during the reign of Napoleon I in the early nineteenth century, is defined by neoclassical symmetry, heavy proportions, rich dark woods like mahogany, and decorative brass or ormolu mounts inspired by Roman, Greek, and Egyptian antiquity.

Tables from this period were predominantly constructed using solid timber frames overlaid with fine flame mahogany or rosewood veneers. Key decorative components included cast brass or gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, turned wood stretchers, and hand-carved legs.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, original patinated finishes, hand-carved animal or architectural motifs, and solid brass mounts held in place with original screws or threaded pins rather than modern adhesive.

An antique sofa table can be positioned directly behind a free-standing sofa, anchored in a wide hallway as a console, or placed beneath a large wall-mounted mirror. Decorating the tabletop with contemporary ceramics, books, or a modern table lamp creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfiber cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain moisture. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, hot items, liquids, and rapid humidity changes to protect the natural grain and original veneer.
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